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'She who sells': Lac du Flambeau's Alexandria Sulainis connects with nature, environment through indigenous artwork
LAC DU FLAMBEAU, Wis. (WJFW)- "He or she who sells" is the definition of the Anishinaabe word "Adaawe" -- and the namesake of Alexandria Sulainis' Lac du Flambeau clothing shop. "Our whole life is kind of dedicated to artwork and education and culture-keeping and trying to live as authentically as...
Confused by Wisconsin's new electoral maps? League of Women Voters will offer a free presentation
OSHKOSH – Fox Valley voters are about to have a better understanding of the new state Senate and Assembly districts. Appleton-Fox Cities and Winnebago County’s League of Women Voters will co-host a free and open nonpartisan informational presentation about the new boundaries July 11 at Neenah Public Library, 240 E. Wisconsin Ave.
Lakes speaker focuses on climate change
SPOONER — Climate change and how it affects northwestern Wisconsin lakes was the topic at the Northwest Wisconsin Lakes Conference Friday, June 21, at Spooner High School. Youth speaker Zoie Babcock, a seventh-grade student from Mercer, spoke on climate change in Wisconsin. “Where was the snow?” She asked of this past year. Babcock said where...
Wisconsin Fugitive, Of 30 Years, Has Been Arrested In West Des Moines
(Des Moines, IA) -- Wisconsin fugitive, whose been wanted for 30 years, was arrested in West Des Moines. The fugitive was a homeless man in West Des Moines, he was arrested for failing to have a reflector on his bicycle. After initially providing the police with a false name, he...
Starry Night Cat Café in downtown Stevens Point aims to create connections and find cats their forever homes
STEVENS POINT – Starry Night Cat Café showcases adoptable cats in downtown Stevens Point and focuses on connections both between cats and other people. Lexi Peterson opened Starry Night Cat Café Saturday at The Whiting Place, 1141 Clark St. Peterson announced last August her plans to open the cat café. Peterson said she loves...
Milwaukee Bucks: MarJon Beauchamp Became 1st NBA Player Ever to Host All-Native Basketball Tournament
Everyone knows how Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo and his rise out of poverty. The Greek Freak went from selling watches on the streets of Athens, Greece to international fame, a two-time NBA MVP, an NBA Champion, and one of the highest-paid players in the league. It was not an...
Peyton’s Promise is collecting Pop Tabs for Sophia next Wednesday in Wausau
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - We are one week away from a collection drive in Wausau that benefits families staying at the Ronald McDonald house in Marshfield, and you can help just by keeping one important part of your soda and some food cans. If you don’t know what a pop...
Crew recovers plane that crashed in Land O' Lakes Sunday
LAND O' LAKES, Wis. - An airplane crashed in the area of County Highway B and the Land O' Lakes Post Office on Sunday. At approximately 11:15 a.m., the Vilas County 911 Center received reports of the plane crashing shortly after taking off, operated by a 67-year-old woman from Watersmeet.
Lightning Strike Causes Damage and Gas Leak in Marshfield Residence
MARSHFIELD, WI (OnFocus) – At approximately 4:30 PM today, the Marshfield Fire & Rescue Department responded to a reported loud bang and the smell of gas at 424 North Anton Ave. Upon arrival, there were no visible signs of smoke or fire emanating from the residence, but a strong odor of natural gas was detected in the vicinity.
Wisconsin Police Department Receives Most ‘Wisconsin’ Complaint Ever
There's a very odd string of food-related crimes lately in one Wisconsin town. At the beginning of June, an Eau Claire family was struck by a brazen brisket bandit who made his move while they were sleeping, stealing a whole 12-pound chunk of meat from their backyard smoker. A few...
Two finalists named to run Wisconsin's system of 16 public technical colleges
Two candidates are in the running to take over as president of Wisconsin's system of 16 publicly funded technical colleges, the largest higher education system in the state. The Wisconsin Technical College System Board on Tuesday announced two finalists for the presidential position: Robert Griggs and Layla Merrifield. Both have years of experience with technical college system operations, though neither have held presidential positions directly with a Wisconsin technical college.
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